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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.26, 85,942.44 and 35,422.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.26, 85,942.44 and 35,422.50 is: 48,884.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.26 : 85,942.44 = 35,422.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.26/85,942.44 = 35,422.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.26x = 85,942.44 × 35,422.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.26x = 3,044,296,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,296,080.90/62,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,884.52

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